URIC ACID 24-HOUR URINE

What this test checks

Measures total uric acid in 24-hour urine — helps identify whether high blood uric acid is from overproduction or poor excretion.

Why do people get this test?

Important in gout management and recurrent kidney stones.

When you should consider this test

• Recurrent gout attacks
• Recurrent kidney stones
• Detailed metabolic work-up

How to prepare

24-hour urine collection — container provided.